I am an experienced educator and leader with a strong focus on creative arts, linguistics, and supporting diverse learners, including youth facing significant challenges. I am passionate about creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that empower students through creative expression and evidence-based teaching. With advanced qualifications and a track record of leadership and community collaboration, I aim to contribute my skills to foster student growth, improve educational outcomes, and support meaningful engagement within schools and communities.

Joan Murphy

I am an experienced educator and leader with a strong focus on creative arts, linguistics, and supporting diverse learners, including youth facing significant challenges. I am passionate about creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that empower students through creative expression and evidence-based teaching. With advanced qualifications and a track record of leadership and community collaboration, I aim to contribute my skills to foster student growth, improve educational outcomes, and support meaningful engagement within schools and communities.

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I am an experienced educator and leader with a strong focus on creative arts, linguistics, and supporting diverse learners, including youth facing significant challenges.

I am passionate about creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that empower students through creative expression and evidence-based teaching. With advanced qualifications and a track record of leadership and community collaboration, I aim to contribute my skills to foster student growth, improve educational outcomes, and support meaningful engagement within schools and communities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mural Artist at True Gusto
May 9, 2020 - Present
I create murals and project manage community murals.
Classroom Teacher (Arts/Eng/HASS) at Cunnamulla P-12 State School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Classroom teaching across arts, English, and humanities and social sciences with leadership involvement.
Project Leader at REC Campus (Re-engagement) – Cunnamulla P-12 State School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led re-engagement initiatives to reconnect students with education.
Coordinator of Induction at Brisbane Youth Education & Training Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Directed induction processes and data onboarding; mentored staff and drove reforms.
Acting Head of Department – Teaching and Learning at Brisbane Youth Education & Training Centre
January 1, 2015 - Present
Six-week acting Head of Department with leadership over teaching and learning initiatives.
Contract Senior English Teacher at Boonah State High School
July 1, 2014 - Present
Senior English teacher in a contracted role.
Contract English and Study of Religion at St Augustine’s College
September 1, 2013 - Present
Contract English and Study of Religion teaching.
Writer/Illustrator at Elance.com
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Contract writing and illustration projects for clients.
Sessional Lecturer (Per Service Teaching) at Australian Catholic University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Lecturing in arts-related subjects as a sessional lecturer.
Visual Arts Teacher at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE
January 1, 2012 - Present
Teaching visual arts.
Campus Minister at Brisbane Catholic Education
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Campus ministry duties within Catholic education.
Visual Arts Teacher and Arts-Based Workshops at Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Delivered arts-based workshops and teaching within a correctional setting.
Primary Arts Specialist at Brisbane Catholic Education
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Arts specialist role across primary education.
Secondary Visual Arts & English at Brisbane Catholic Education
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Teaching secondary Visual Arts and English.
PBL Communications Officer at Brisbane Youth Education & Training Centre
January 1, 2017 - Present
PBL communications and outreach responsibilities.
Group Leader (Data) at BYETC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Led data-related activities for school-wide review.
Theming Coordinator at Pray2010 Conference
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Theming coordination for an international conference.
Exhibition Curator at Australian Catholic University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Curated exhibitions and related events.
Art Therapist at Lucinda House Rehabilitation Centre
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Casual art therapy contract work.
Art Therapist at Royal Brisbane Hospital
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Art therapy for Child and Youth mental health.
Primary Arts Educator at Brisbane Catholic Education
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Arts education across primary and secondary contexts.

Education

Master of Applied Linguistics at University of Southern Queensland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Education (Creative Arts) at Australian Catholic University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Certificate of Educational Leadership at Brisbane Catholic Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Philosophy) at University of Queensland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Certificate IV in Education, Training & Assessment at Bundamba TAFE
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Diploma of Fine Art at Queensland College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - 140 Hours at i-- TO --i Online
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

Expert Strategies for Treating Narcissism
January 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026
Master of Applied Linguistics
January 1, 2023 - May 13, 2026
NALPO AUS1611 Advanced Leadership Program
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Member of Putting Faces on the Data working committee
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Trauma Informed Practice
January 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
NAPLAN Marker
January 1, 2017 - May 13, 2026
English as a Second Dialect
January 1, 2016 - May 13, 2026
Reading within the Disciplines
January 1, 2016 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government